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Township Road Work Update – The Franklin Reporter & Advocate
Dec 9, 2024 · Stay ‘In the Know,’ subscribe to the Franklin Reporter & Advocate! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we can only do ...
Singh, Hopkins To Lead School Board – The Franklin Reporter
3 days ago · SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT – Ardaman Singh was unanimously re-elected as president at the January 7 Board of Education reorganization meeting. Board of Education member Ardaman Singh was returned as Board president, and Dr. Dennis Hopkins was elected vice-president at the January 7 Board of Education ...
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Jan 1, 2024 · The 19th annual edition of the Sister 2 Sister 5K Run/Walk for Life was held under sunny skies in Colonial Park on October 5. Hundreds of walkers and runners – spanning the age gap from child to senior citizen – showed up to show their support for the 24-year-old organization headquartered on Hamilton Street.
Township Road Improvement Update – The Franklin Reporter
Dec 5, 2024 · The Township Department of Public Works has released the latest update to the 2024 road improvement program. New Brunswick Rd ( Willow to DeMott) – NEW BRUNSWICK RD FROM WILLOW TO DEMOTT TO BE CLOSED FOR PAVING 12/9/24 Milling in progress- Paving to start Monday 12/9/24 to 12/11/24.
Fire Restrictions Lifted, Caution Urged – The Franklin Reporter
Nov 25, 2024 · Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted by the state Department of Environmental Protection, but authorities urge caution. Drought conditions persist, so safety tips should be followed, according to a press release from Franklin Township.
2024 Election Archives – The Franklin Reporter & Advocate
May 28, 2024 · Four candidates – including three incumbents – have filed for the November 5 Board of Education election. Incumbents Laurie Merris, Sami Shaban and Dr. Dennis Hopkins, Jr. are running as a slate under the heading, “Vote All 3.”
Crime News Archives – The Franklin Reporter & Advocate
Nov 9, 2024 · Two Franklin youths, aged 14 and 13 years, were among three teens recently sentenced for the 2023 murder of a cab driver in the township. The driver, Kofi Addo, 57, was killed during a robbery committed by the trio at Rose Street and Sydney Place, according to a press release from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office.
FR&A Man Of The Year: Derek Smith, Franklin Food Bank Executive ...
Jan 1, 2024 · “Public servant” is usually a moniker reserved for elected officials. But a person doesn’t necessarily have to win an election to serve the public, as exemplified by the Franklin Food Bank’s Executive Director, Derek Smith, who the Franklin Reporter & Advocate is proud to name as its 2023 Man of the Year.